Claude Edward Gross, 54, of Eastbrook passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Harlan ARH following a long illness.  Claude was born on September 3, 1968 in Harlan County and had lived here most of his life.  He was a former fry cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken and in his younger years enjoyed serving as the DJ at Gary's Lounge.  Claude enjoyed playing the guitar, riding four wheelers and go-carts, gardening and playing basketball.  He believed in the Church of God faith.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Charlene Philpot Gross; his second wife, Betty Gilbert Gross; his parents, John Henry Gross and Bessie Mae Blevins Gross; two brothers, John "Junebug" Gross, Jr. and Jerry David Gross; a brother-in-law, Clyde Edward Wilson; his maternal grandparents, John and Bertha Burkhart Blevins; and his paternal grandparents, George and Laura Gross.

Survivors include his daughter, Makayla Gross and her fiancé, Joshua Foster, Eastbrook; his grandson, Kian Foster, Eastbrook; his fiancé, Mary Hyde, Eastbrook; and three sisters, Joyce Wilson, Jones Creek; Johnna Gross and Lisa Gross, both of Ohio.  Also surviving is a nephew, Jerry David Price and wife, Amanda, Jones Creek; great-nephews, Logan and Jacob Price, Jones Creek; and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.  No funeral service is planned.  He will be laid to rest between his parents at the Evarts Memorial Gardens.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Claude Edward Gross.